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Grand Prix of Cyprus - Sporting - Cyprus (March 2013)

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Sporting
200 targets
Participants
149
Start
Mar 30, 2013, 02:00
Europe/Kyiv (UTC+2)
End
Mar 31, 2013, 02:00
Europe/Kyiv (UTC+2)
Until competition start
0 days
Location
Limassol, Cyprus
Status
Registration closed

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TOP 3
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3
CYSIKKIS Charalambos
187
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3
CYSIKKIS Charalambos
187

About competition

The 2013 FITASC Sporting Grand Prix of Cyprus was a premier international clay target shooting competition staged from March 30th to March 31st, 2013. Serving as a vital early-season continental milestone on the Mediterranean circuit, this high-profile tournament gathered elite domestic and international marksmen to face a demanding 200-target qualification course in the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) at the world-class installations of the Limassol International Shooting Club.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired exceptional Cypriot athletic infrastructure with strict international regulatory structures:

  • Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), ensuring strict compliance with global target flight paths, weapon parameters, and safety field grids.

  • Global Selection Standings: Staged as an active, point-scoring leg for both the prestigious Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings.

  • Corporate & Technical Backing: The tournament featured heavy technical and promotional backing from industry leaders Beretta, Fiocchi, and automated launcher specialist Promatic, anchoring the field automation and ammunition logistics.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The operational timeline allocated dedicated pre-event preparation windows followed by the intensive qualification course split evenly across the weekend:

  • March 28th – March 29th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, weapon compliance safety checks, and the opening of warm-up training lines on designated sporting tracks.

  • March 30th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day One: Initial qualification flight consisting of 100 competition targets open in the morning across specialized outdoor natural terrain layouts.

  • March 31st (Sunday) — Grand Prix Day Two: Final field qualification rotations consisting of the remaining 100 competition targets, followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages).

  • March 31st (Sunday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon at the main clubhouse pavilion to honor individual, category, and national team winners.

2. Governing National Federation Headquarters

All international athlete registries, official team declarations, and shotgun customs paperwork were routed through the central offices of the domestic governing body:

Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation (CSSF) Amfipoleos No. 21, 2025 Strovolos – Nicosia, Cyprus

Federation Communications Support:

  • Primary Telephone Line: +357 22449822

  • Administrative Fax Line: +357 22449819

  • Official Information Email: cyshooting@cytanet.com.cy

3. Venue Details & Club Contact Info

All local operations, shooting lines, and daily rotations were hosted by the specialized regional shooting authority:

Host Venue: Limassol International Shooting Club P.O. Box 55031, 3820 Limassol, Cyprus

Club Communications Hub:

  • Primary Mobile Support: +357 99495130

  • Administrative Fax Support: +357 25991086

Shooting Ground

Limassol International Shooting Club is a premier, world-class sporting facility located in the mountainous area of Armenochori, approximately a 20-minute drive from the center of Limassol. Operating as a modern complex since 1999, it is designed to cater to everyone, from Olympic athletes to beginners, families, and corporate teams. The standout feature of the venue is its highly challenging natural mountain terrain, paired with the expert management of Lefkios Miltiadous-an active European Championship medalist and the #2 ranked Compak Sporting shooter in the world-who personally oversees the complex target settings.  

The venue is fully certified by the ISSF and FITASC, making it a regular host for prestigious high-level international tournaments. Its most notable recurring event is the Cyprus Grand Prix, which draws elite international competitors to compete in Trap, Skeet, Compak, and Compak Sporting disciplines. Beyond professional sports, the club is highly integrated into the corporate sector, frequently hosting large-scale B2B networking events like the TSI Annual Shooting Day, which offers clay shooting, airgun target practice, and celebratory banquets.  

The club's infrastructure is built to strict professional engineering standards while offering a premium and comfortable visitor experience. The key elements on-site include:

  • Shooting Layouts: 3 fully renovated Trap layouts and 3 separate Skeet ranges (facing northeast per ISSF rules), alongside specialized Compak Sporting arenas integrated directly into the natural landscape.  

  • Premium Equipment: State-of-the-art PROMATIC clay throwing machines and RangeMaster acoustic voice-release systems, ensuring flawlessly stable flights without human error.  

  • Hospitality & Comfort: A full-service restaurant and cafeteria offering reasonably priced meals, complete with live electronic scoreboards displaying real-time competition results.  

  • Advanced Features: Elevated natural platforms and hidden trenches utilized for complex target trajectories.  

Training and shooting at the club are deeply influenced by the unique geographical relief and expert coaching. The highly uneven terrain, featuring rocky hills and deep ravines, creates optical illusions that force shooters to constantly adapt their visual tracking and reflexes. This challenging environment is leveraged by the club manager, Lefkios Miltiadous, whose elite competitive experience translates into world-class training programs. Whether providing intense, stress-tested sessions for Olympians or conducting safe, structured introductory lessons for absolute beginners, the club guarantees top-tier instruction.  

The facility provides a highly adaptable environment suitable for several specific target audiences:

  • Beginners & Families: A safe setting with professional instruction, predictable Trap layouts, and comfortable rest areas for a weekend outing.  

  • Professional Athletes: A premier training base with ISSF-certified setups, extreme terrain, and championship-level management.  

  • Corporate Teams (B2B): Complete packages for team-building, offering competitive shooting, dining, and networking in a premium setting.
    The main advantages of the club include its stable and precise target flights, the extreme training value of its natural relief, its excellent hospitality services, and its highly convenient logistics near Limassol.  

The club operates with a transparent and accessible pricing model for both standard practice and events. Key services and fees include:

  • Target Practice: €8.00 per training round of 25 targets for Trap or Skeet.  

  • Ammunition: Premium imported and local cartridges (e.g., VICTORY, RC, CLEVER) are available on-site for €8.00 to €18.00 per box of 25.  

  • Layout Booking: €100 for a 1-hour layout session, which covers up to 2 people (a €50 deposit is required online).  

Working Hours:

  • Tuesday – Sunday: 08:30 – 19:00  

  • Monday: Closed  

Armenochori Village, Limassol 4523, Cyprus

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Cheryl HALL
Ladies, Open
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ERIKSSON Jens
Junior, Open
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Source: fitasc.com